Carrageenan Free Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Cup Bites
These bright, fresh lettuce cup bites are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Tender ground turkey gets cooked down with fresh ginger and scallions, then tossed with shredded carrot and crunchy water chestnuts for a filling that has serious texture in every bite. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of turmeric — no soy, no additives, and nothing that would raise a red flag for anyone avoiding carrageenan-containing condiments or bottled sauces. That's actually where this style of dish can get tricky, since many store-bought Asian-inspired sauces and marinades sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that don't belong on a clean ingredient list. Here, everything is made from scratch in one skillet, so you stay in full control. Crisp butter lettuce leaves act as the perfect edible vessel, and a squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro finish it off with a pop of freshness. It's casual enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve to guests.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grated ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the white parts of the scallions and the 1 tbsp grated ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute.
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